Our Fluted Lightweight .22LR barrel is an aftermarket replacement for the 10/22® barrel. This is a fantastic 2 pound barrel to slip into your 10/22® rifle. This lightweight bull barrel design is unique due to the singular construction of the barrel, breech to muzzle. Then we sleeve the barrel with a black or silver anodized tube to give it a bull barrel look, along with an extremely rigid and durable construction. This innovation in the .22 barrel gives it unparalleled accuracy in this weight class, guaranteed accuracy of 1/2" at 50 yards. As an aside, if you are looking for an even lighter lightweight .22 barrel, we offer the Ultra Lightweight barrel.

The Kidd 22 Fluted Lightweight barrel has a bull diameter for the first two inches and then steps down to .870 until the muzzle. The bull barrel channel of .920 barrel channel works perfect for this barrel. The 18" barrel weighs 2 pounds and the 16.5" barrel weighs 1 pound 14 ounces.

Our muzzle threading is 1/2"-28 and is available with a protective cap or muzzle brake. We believe these are the finest barrels on the market, each one is HAND LAPPED. Our stainless steel barrel is bored and rifled by Lothar Walther in Germany. Tony Kidd then performs all the final machining to make our match barrel a worthy KIDD product. A proprietary chamber reamer is used to ensure the cartridge and bullet feed smoothly. Our barrels are chambered to accept .22 LR ammo and have a 1:16 twist.

The unique convex extractor slot eliminates extraction problems by ensuring the extractor is always in perfect alignment with the case rim. Why doesn't everybody use this extractor slot? Because the tooling is very expensive and requires tolerances be held very close for proper machining. Each barrel receives an 11 degree crown.

Avoiding "barrel droop":

First and foremost barrel droop is eliminated with a solid fit between the barrel and the receiver. If the barrel slips in too easily then the shooter should already be aware that there is not a secure fit and gravity will start doing her work immediately. Or if the barrel tenon is not the same diameter throughout the length then a teeter totter effect is set in motion. For instance if the breach end of the tenon is smaller than the shoulder end the weight of the barrel will "pull" the barrel down and barrel droop is created. Or if the breach end of the tenon is larger than the shoulder end then as the tenon is installed in the mortise the breach carves a larger hole and again a teeter totter effect is created as the smaller shoulder end of the tenon sits is a hole that is too large. This same effect would happen if the middle of the barrel tenon was enlarged.

KIDD eliminated barrel droop with the utilization of a resistance fit in this mortise and tenon joint, meaning that the KIDD barrel tenon is just slightly larger in diameter than the KIDD receiver mortise and we make absolutely certain that the tenon is the same diameter throughout the length.

Another problem area to be aware of is the proper utilization of the shoulder. If the shoulder of the barrel does not set flush against the receiver then again the support isn't there. Comparable to setting down a tall glass with a convex bottom, it wants to tilt. We make certain that the shoulder created between the .920" diameter and our tenon is precise. This requires specialty cutting tools to create a very clean step. But if done with less care there will be a ramp rather than a step between these two differing diameters. This ramp will not support the necessary weight and will prevent the shoulder of the barrel from sitting flush against the receiver.

When this barrel fitment is secure we recommend the v-block screws just need to be snug, around 10 inch pounds, which is just snug enough to keep the barrel from moving forward, but not too tight to pull the barrel out of alignment.

Barrel installation:

Depending on your receiver, if there is paint build up in the receiver mortise be sure to scrape that out. We recommend using an anti-seize compound to assist in installation. Anti-seize is readily available at automotive stores. It is best if you can get the barrel tenon started into the receiver mortise, then turn it over and tap the back of the receiver with a rubber mallet. Be sure to line the extractor slot up as you are installing the barrel. Your barrel is ready to shoot, just run two magazines through it before you really start looking at group size. Do this each time you change brands of ammunition as well. Keep the chamber clean, but don't clean the bore too much you will decrease accuracy. Depending on the ammo, clean the bore around every 500 rounds.

Damn Fine Barrel

I bought this barrel for my first build. I installed it in a stock Ruger receiver with a KIDD scalloped bolt. I had already purchased a non-KIDD trigger assembly (last product that won't come from KIDD)and when I put it all together I can cover 10 shots with a dime from 50 yards. Nice fit, very light, absolutely beautiful finish, and mates up to my Silencerco suppressor perfectly. This barrel is well worth the money.

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Reviewed by: Keith Scott from Kansas.
on 10/22/2015

5/5

Nice Barrel

Excellent Barrel. Opted for the threaded LWB, now the squirrels have no chance. Bullet goes where I aim.

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Reviewed by: SquirrelAssassin from Duke, NC.
on 2/14/2016

5/5

Best Barrel Ever!

I'd been researching barrels for my 10/22 since the factory barrel just wasn't good enough. I'd never heard of Kidd barrels before but the name kept coming up in my searches. I bought the 18" lightweight Kidd barrel and couldn't be more pleased with it. It makes my 10/22 the most accurate gun I have (within the realms of possibility for .22 LR ammo) and super fun to shoot.

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Reviewed by: Paul from Utah.
on 3/30/2017

5/5

Impressive

I was extremely impressed when the parts began showing up. Customer service was great, as I don't always pay complete attention when ordering..... Once the rifle was assembled, I knew I made the right decision with Kidd; this thing was sweet. Very accurate.

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Reviewed by: Mike from MI.
on 9/10/2016

5/5

Buyer

Been putting off a review for awhile now, but began a new build few days ago and had to put this out there. I purchased this barrel as part of my 14 yr. old granddaughters first "real" 10/22 build and phenomenal is my opinion. She manages better than 1/2" @ 50 yards. Definitely made me a new lifetime range partner. Keep up the great work guys!

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Reviewed by: John from Portland,Or..
on 2/25/2017

5/5

Match Grade Light Weight Barrel

I bought this back in December of 2016 for my father for his rat (ground squirrels) and high speed long eared rats (Jack rabbits)gun. The average range for a ground squirrel is 45 yards with a target the size of a quarter. He shoots head shots on jack rabbits consistently at 75 to 80 yards. His accuracy has improved by at least 50% to 75% from a competitors barrel he had on it and is half the weight. It is every bit as accurate as my KIDD stainless bull match barrel. At 50 yards using old Winchester hollow points his group can be covered with a quarter easily.

This barrel easily gives me one ragged hole at 50 yards, and very respectable groups at 100 yards. The quality and craftsmanship are superb. I will stick with Kidd barrels for all my 10/22 projects in the future.

Q:If I order this barrel in silver with the muzzle brake, will the muzzle break match the aluminum slip or will it be stainless like the core of the barrel?

Asked by: Nick
- 2/2/2016

A: The muzzle brake for this barrel is the same diameter as the barrel .870" and will match the aluminum finish of the barrel sleeve. Good shooting! KIDD

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Answer provided by: Administrator (2/9/2016)

Q:If you choose just the "16.5 Black" option is the barrel still threaded? Or do you have to choose the option with the thread protector or Kidd muzzle brake to get the threaded barrel? I have a muzzle brake I just need a threaded barrel.

Asked by: Carl Ross
- 5/24/2016

A: Hi Carl, Thank you for your interest in our barrel. In order to receive a threaded barrel the barrel must be ordered with either a threaded cap or a muzzle brake. I understand your dilemma regarding the extra charge. But if it makes you feel any better the majority of the charge is for the threading and not for the thread protector. After threading the end of a barrel we must protect the threads in some manner. Good shooting! KIDD

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Q:I have a stock that was cut for a Kidd bull barrel but switched to a new stock. Now I want to build a new Kidd setup and was wondering if the sleeved bull barrel is .920 the whole length or just the first couple of inches as you description says? I need to fit in the channel that was already cut for the stock and don't necessarily want to go back to the heavier .920 bull barrel again.

Asked by: Mark
- 7/3/2016

A: This barrel is .870" for the length of the sleeve. The .920" diameter is 2" in length starting from the extension. This barrel does need a bull barrel channeled stock. Good shooting! KIDD

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Q:Do you have barrels/complete receivers for the Ruger 10/22 22LR Take Down rifle?

Asked by: James
- 5/2/2016

A: Thank you for your interest but we only have barrels for the standard model. Good shooting! KIDD

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Q:Building a Zombie gun from an old 10-22. I have thrown everything away except the receiver housing. Have replaced everything with your parts. So it's going to have the Hogue over mold stock and nikon scope. So was thinking of the 16" ultra light or maybe the 18" lightweight. Big difference in price for the two inches. is the 18" still a better option for me?

Asked by: Gary Adams
- 5/6/2016

A: For a zombie rifle, accuracy if very important. The light weight barrel is guaranteed to group 1/2" at 50 yards. So this would be my pick. Good shooting! KIDD

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Q:Is it safe to shoot CCI stingers in this barrel? I don't want to damage anything or diminish the barrel's accuracy in any way. Thanks!

Asked by: Starling_targets
- 5/21/2016

A: Our chamber does accept the longer stinger without any issues. Good shooting! KIDD

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A: Our barrel does require a bull barrel channel in the stock. Good shooting! KIDD

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Answer provided by: Administrator (3/25/2016)

Q:I bought a Ruger 10/22 and I wanted to change the barrel to this one, would this barrel sit well? Not too tight or not too loose? judging by the fact this barrel is .870 instead of .920 is why I ask.

Asked by: Joshua
- 7/13/2016

A: Hi Joshua, Thank you for your interest. Please make sure that the stock has a bull barrel channel and this barrel will look and feel wonderful. Good shooting! KIDD

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Q:Can you use a Hoppes Tornado bore brush in this barrel?

Asked by: Dallasfan
- 8/10/2016

A: The bronze brush is just fine for our barrels. Good shooting! KIDD

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A: Thank you for your interest. I would recommend this as a good choice for shooters. The 16.5" bull or fluted barrel is also a good option. But my 10 year old shoots this barrel on his rifle because he can easily handle it. Good shooting! KIDD

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